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Environmental Health Department <br />Time In: <br /> 1:40 pm <br />12:52 pm <br />Time Out: <br />Program Element: 1624 - RESTAURANT/BAR 21-50 SEATS <br />Telephone: (209) 476-8802 Owner/Operator: VILLA, ARMANDO <br />Inspection Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION - Operating Permit <br />Address: 1205 W MARCH LN, STOCKTON 95207 <br />Date: 05/09/2023Name of Facility: TEPA TAQUERIA <br />Food Program Official Inspection Report <br />VIOLATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS <br />Items listed on this report as violations do not meet the requirements set forth in the California Health and Safety Code commencing with section 7; <br />113700. All violations must be corrected within specified timeframe. Violations that are classified as "MAJOR" pose an immediate threat to public health <br />and have the potential to cause foodborne illness. All major violations must be corrected immediately. Non-compliance may warrant immediate closure of <br />the food facility. <br /> #27 Food Protected from Contamination <br />OBSERVATIONS: Observed black build-up on the deflector plate of the ice machine. Clean and sanitize to protect food <br />from contamination. Correct today. <br />CALCODE DESCRIPTION: All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, <br />114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c)) <br /> #34 Warewashing Facilites Maintained <br />OBSERVATIONS: Sanitizer test strips were not available at the facility. Obtain sanitizer test strips to ensure sanitizing <br />solution has concentration of a minimum of 100 PPM chlorine for proper sanitation of dishes and utensils. Correct within <br />seven days. <br />CALCODE DESCRIPTION: Food facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and <br />materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), <br />114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125) <br /> #38 Approved / Sufficient Ventilation and Lighting <br />OBSERVATIONS: A couple lights were observed non-operational in the kitchen. Repair/replace lights so that they are in <br />good working order within two weeks. <br />CALCODE DESCRIPTION: Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by <br />the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6" beyond all cooking equipment. All areas shall have sufficient ventilation <br />to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a <br />light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1) Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas <br />to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed <br />shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1) <br /> #39 Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Easily Visible <br />OBSERVATIONS: A probe thermometer was lacking. Provide a probe thermometer within two weeks. <br />CALCODE DESCRIPTION: An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be <br />available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 #F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods <br />and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159) <br />Page 1 of 3EHD 16-23 Rev. 09/16/2020 Food Program OIR <br />FA0006784 PR0505450 SC001 05/09/2023 <br />1868 E. Hazelton Avenue | Stockton, California 95205 | T 209 468-3420 | F 209 464-0138 | www.sjgov.org/EHD